FNP Post-master's certificate

The post-master’s certificate program prepares individuals with an MSN to sit for nationally recognized family nurse practitioner (FNP) certification examinations offered by the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) and the American Nurses Credentialing Committee (ANCC).

In making decisions for admission, Marymount University takes a holistic approach to application review.

Admission Dates

Admissions Requirements

Official transcripts of all postsecondary education including evidence of having earned a Nursing degree from an accredited college or university. Certificate applicants must hold an M.S.N. with a minimum GPA of 3.3.

Evidence of R.N. licensure in Virginia

Two narrative letters of recommendation from professionals who can attest to the applicant’s potential for graduate work. At least one should be from a direct supervisor (not a charge nurse) within the past two years and the other from an employer or professor who can attest to the applicant’s potential for work

250-500 word professional essay describing professional goals and motivation for seeking the degree

Copy of APN certification, as applicable

Residency Requirements for Certificate Students:

Certificate-seeking students must complete two-thirds of the required credits at Marymount University

Students for whom English is a second language must submit a recent official score from the TOEFL of 96, IELTS of 6.5, or PTE Academic exam of 58, or documentation of graduation from one of Marymount University’s language partners (ESL, IELTS, LADO, or Mentora College).

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